What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Park Avenue via Sophia Gardens, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Machynlleth is 162 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth.

Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 862+ hotels available in Machynlleth.

Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 52m
£52–85
Drive 80.4 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynllethcar 80.4 mi
2h 4m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
8h 23m
£31–46

Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Machynlleth via Greyfriars Road GJ, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, and Aberystwyth in around 8h 23m.

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